MLB · USA TODAY Sports

Why MLB's 2026 qualifying offers could be the last ones ever

Published by USA TODAY Sports on November 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM ET

Jake Bauers, David Bednar and six others have until Nov. 17 to decide on $23.15 million qualifying offers, and the system may not survive the lockout.

Read the original report from USA TODAY Sports

Get the GSR Network Weekly Roundup

Selected stories from our six newsrooms, plus a note from founder Joe Rutland. Free, once a week.

By subscribing, you agree to receive the weekly roundup and occasional GSR Network news and service offers. Unsubscribe anytime.

Form not loading? Subscribe on beehiiv.